Though it's extremely early in the season, the Suns' 111 points per game ranks bottom five in the NBA while they have the worst point differential in the league at -15.

The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.

Is it a lack of aggression or taking what the defense gives him? Maybe a bit of both. Either way, the Suns need Devin Booker to be more assertive and more selfish on the offensive end of the floor. Sure, he has two 31-point games, and he has been efficient.

Visit azcentral.com for live updates from Los Angeles as the Phoenix Suns begin a three-game road trip Friday, Oct. 24, against the L.A. Clippers.

The Phoenix Suns drop to 1-2 after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second game of 3-game road trip that continues on Oct. 27 at Utah.

It has been three games and the Phoenix Suns are missing one of the two players they absolutely cannot afford to have sidelined. With that said, they have not offered a flattering first impression with their third straight dud in the first half, the latest coming in Saturday’s 133-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

The Phoenix Suns suffer their first loss of the 2025-26 season against the Los Angeles Clippers to begin a three-game road trip.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns players (from left) Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Mark Williams, Devin Booker and head coach Jordan Ott against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images